Landfill

Grant County Landfill

3803 Neva Lake Rd NW, Ephrata, WA 98823

(509) 754-4319

Small county landfill out on Neva Lake Road that most locals use for household cleanouts and farm debris. Trucks and trailers show up here during spring cleanup and after construction jobs. It’s the place garbage ends up when curbside or drop-off options won’t take it.

There’s a scale booth you drive over on the way in and again on the way out, so plan to stop twice - they charge by weight for loads. Pull up to the attendant booth first, then follow the signs to the different dumping cells and piles; the site is open, dusty, and dominated by compacted trash mounds and equipment. Recycling and yard waste are generally handled separately in Washington, so keep those materials sorted before you get there. Big trucks and commercial haulers are a regular sight; expect wider aisles and heavy equipment working the tipping area.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Ephrata
State Washington

Before You Go

  • Bring straps or a tarp for loose loads - wind can scatter debris during the short drive from your vehicle to the top of the pile.
  • Load things so non-accepted recyclables or yard waste are easily separated before reaching the booth, since the state encourages keeping those materials out of the landfill.
  • Avoid weekends in spring if possible; lines and waiting times grow quickly when everyone’s doing yard work or renovations.